Best Live Music Restaurants in Temple Bar

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1. NoLIta

4.3

Awesome(1074)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • George's Street

Booked 17 times today

Where the classic Italian Eatery and New York bar collide, NoLIta is all about the pursuit of good times.Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite, an office get together or a catch up with friends, our stunning menus and surroundings will fit your needs.

2. Little Pyg

4.4

Awesome(650)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • South William Street

Booked 17 times today

Voted #1 Best Pizzeria in Ireland 2024 and 2023Top #10 Cocktail Bar in Ireland 2023 Voted #15 Best Pizzeria in Europe 2024/2023Award Winning Michelin Guide Italian pizzas with 50% less calories.48 hours fermentation of the dough go into our pizza making process and this is evident in the sumptuous authentic Neapolitan style pizzas, served by our specially trained chefs and Michelin Maestro Enzo Coccia. We source all the best ingredients from Italy.Signature Pygtails: Passion Pornstar, Tropicalya 1920 and our Signature Flat White Martini.

3. Amy Austin

4.6

Exceptional(452)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • South City Centre

Booked 21 times today

Wine bar on Drury Street serving delicious sharing plates along with a wide selection of wines.

4. 777

4.3

Awesome(191)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Mexican • South City Centre

Booked 9 times today

777 is based just a 4 minute walk away from Dublin's famous Temple bar. Serving Mexican food and tequila cocktails this restaurant also offers late bites to diners who are enjoying the Mexican tequila until late. The menu offers dishes such as the traditional Taquitos as well as dishes from their wood burning grill. 777 are said to house premium Tequila, which can be enjoyed by diners throughout the week, especially on evenings when Margarita Mondays is running.We have two areas – ‘Main Dining’ indoors & ‘Afuera’ outdoors. Both operate a walk-in policy for parties up to 5 people. We only accept bookings for groups of 6+

5. Bovinity

4.7

Exceptional(1028)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Capel Street

Booked 17 times today

Bovinity; no white tablecloths, no pretension, just fresh, locally sourced food and drinks.Breaking free from tradition and carving out a space where authenticity reigns and the experience is as real as the flavours on your plate. The menu includes a curated selection of cuts that speak for themselves. Irish, dry-aged beef, the kind of rich, indulgent flavours that demand attention. The cocktails are unique, modern, and made with natural ingredients . The wine list, carefully selected and chosen to compliment every moment.This is the kind of place where everything is shared—from the steak to those dangerously addictive sides—because, let's face it, that’s what food is all about. Good company, compliments great food. And the vibe? Laid-back, gritty, with a soundtrack that’s as real as it gets. This is Irish hospitality at its finest—warm, buzzing, no-frills, and full of heart. **Tables of 6+ will be offered a selection of two set menus. Email info@bovinity.ie for info**

6. Roberta's

4.3

Awesome(2148)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• International • Temple Bar

Booked 21 times today

Roberta’s is an award-winning glasshouse restaurant and bar located in the heart of Temple Bar. Our restaurant is perfect for a variety of dining occasions; we can host birthday celebrations, hen parties, graduations, a relaxed catch up with friends, intimate date nights, after-work drinks, lazy weekend brunches, group dining and much more. Our restaurant and bar is located on Essex Street East in Temple Bar, right in the heart of the action. With unbeatable views of the Liffey to one side and the gorgeous cobbled streets of Temple Bar on the other, Roberta’s is the perfect spot to kick off your night on the town. We are open for dinner, drinks and wood-fired pizzas seven days a week from 5pm with brunch served every Saturday and Sunday morning from 11am.

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7. Vintage Cocktail Club

4.7

Exceptional(2968)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern European • Temple Bar

Booked 34 times today

VCC is a unique, multi award winning, exclusive dining and cocktail experience in the heart of Dublin's Temple Bar. Walk through the cobbled stone streets of one of Ireland's most famous multi cultural vintage quarters in search of our secret door, on finding you will be rewarded with being transported back in time, engulfed in crushed velvet and candle light all whilst enjoying some of Ireland's best cocktails & small plates.

A photo of Krewe North - Capel St restaurant

8. Krewe North - Capel St

4.7

Exceptional(2812)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • North City Centre

Booked 60 times today

Krewe is a brand new New Orleans Louisiana (NOLA) inspired bar and eatery located on Capel Street in Dublin city centre bringing the dirty south to the Northside. Here at Krewe we are all about fusing the vibrancy, craic and soul of Southern & Irish hospitality. Perfect for any Krewe gathering.As they would say in New Orleans, 'Pass a Good Time' in our venue and soak up the atmosphere. Our Menu, created after a fun filled trip to New Orleans, takes inspiration from the flavour of Cajun Creole Cuisine while locally sourcing ingredients.So Round up your Krewe and 'Laissez les bon temps rouler'. Let the good times roll!

9. Fade Street Social - The Woodfired Restaurant

4.1

Excellent(1019)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Dining Bar • South City Centre

Booked 17 times today

Chef proprietor Dylan McGrath & his team have created this more casual dining experience for Fade Street Social. The Woodfired Restaurant has a menu featuring wood-fired dishes, prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Whether you’re catching a show at the theatre, heading out for a night on the town, or simply enjoying a meal with friends, this part of Fade Street provides a fun, yet relaxed and more affordable dining experience.The Woodfired menu specialises in cooking food over hot coals, to achieve more unique flavours and textures. The smoke from the coals imparts a smoky flavour, while the heat caramelises the sugars in the food, creating a crispy exterior and a tender interior. Wood-fired cooking is a traditional cooking method that has been enjoyed for centuries, we've now brought some of that to Fade Street Social.Ascend to the first floor and discover our New York-style cocktail bar and roof garden, offering snacks, cocktails, great music and fantastic views.

10. La Maison

4.8

Exceptional(1159)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • South City Centre

Booked 15 times today

La Maison is an authentic French Bistro in the heart of Dublin. Specialising in classic French dishes using locally sourced and freshly prepared produce. The authenticity of La Maison begins with the artwork, works by Leonetto Cappiello, L’oir Dor, and Diable Vent, all sourced from Paris at Puces market. Doisneau photographs line the stairs offering a touch of romance to this relaxed space. On the second level the dining room is light and airy, with sash windows looking out onto the bustling Castle Market Street.

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Leanne
Dublin •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Staff are lovely, food was delicious and very reasonable cost. Would visit again
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NoLItaPrice: Moderate• Italian• George's Street
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4.3
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Linda
Dublin •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
It was a perfect evening! Everything was delicious and the service was great.
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BovinityPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Capel Street
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4.7
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Catherine
Dublin •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 18, 2025
This is a gorgeous little restaurant. The food was amazing , every dish for all of us was incredible. The service was excellent and the staff were very friendly and helpful . I can’t wait to go again .
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Amy AustinPrice: Expensive• Wine Bar• South City Centre
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4.6
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Katelyn Adele
Munster •1 review
4.0
Dined on Apr 18, 2025
The music levels are ridiculous, I am sitted in a restaurant not in a bar or pub. Couldn’t hear my friends speak to me and neither could they . Otherwise good food . And really good staff
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Little PygPrice: Moderate• Italian• South William Street
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4.4
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Anna
Dublin •1 review
4.0
Dined on Apr 12, 2025
Tasty food, drinks were great and we loved what was recommended to us by the waiter
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777Price: Moderate• Contemporary Mexican• South City Centre
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4.3

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